BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science Undergraduate Programme By University of Wolverhampton |TopUniversities
Tuitionfee

36,750 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

MedicineMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

This full-time course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to practice as a Paramedic. On successful completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a paramedic. The course offers education and training in the rewarding, challenging and diverse role of a paramedic, teaching the essential emergency and urgent care skills that are needed for safe care delivery. The programme is delivered in partnership with the West Midlands Ambulance Service who will provide you with experiential learning in the out-of-hospital unscheduled care environment. You will also have opportunities to develop skills in simulation and experience placements in the wider NHS. This course will prepare you for key aspects of the paramedic role including public interaction, contributions to all aspect of community and out-of-hospital care, and working in demanding conditions and challenging environments. Values consistent with the NHS constitution will be sought from applicants at interview.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

This full-time course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to practice as a Paramedic. On successful completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a paramedic. The course offers education and training in the rewarding, challenging and diverse role of a paramedic, teaching the essential emergency and urgent care skills that are needed for safe care delivery. The programme is delivered in partnership with the West Midlands Ambulance Service who will provide you with experiential learning in the out-of-hospital unscheduled care environment. You will also have opportunities to develop skills in simulation and experience placements in the wider NHS. This course will prepare you for key aspects of the paramedic role including public interaction, contributions to all aspect of community and out-of-hospital care, and working in demanding conditions and challenging environments. Values consistent with the NHS constitution will be sought from applicants at interview.

Admission Requirements

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You must also have GCSE Maths, English and Science (science subject could be Biology; Physics; Chemistry; Psychology; Health and Social care) at Grade C+/ 4 or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications include Key Skills Level 2; Learn Direct Level 2; and Functional Skills Level 2.

If English is not your first language, evidence of your proficiency must be dated within the last 2 years from IELTS level 7.0 with no element less than 6.5.

Successful completion of the Foundation Year in Public Health, Health Studies or Social Care will enable you to apply for this course. You will be guaranteed the first stage of the selection process e.g. test/interview opportunity.For further information please visit our Foundation Year webpages

Applicants will also be required to provide satisfactory personal statement and reference (academic or employer).

This course is not available at present to international applicants.

Jan-2000

Domestic
27,750 GBP
International
36,750 GBP

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